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TURTLE HUT II: a spacious Polynesian-style bungalow for your dream vacation in Hawaii! Our repeat guests agree that we offer the very best LOCATION and CLIMATE and AFFORDABILITY, as reflected in our 5 Star ratings and guest reviews. We would love to reserve YOUR stay, and have
another opportunity to show you why we've earned nearly twice as many 5 Star ratings than any other condo in our resort.
Our location on the southeastern unspoiled coastline of Hawaii's Big Isle, is virtually mid-way between the attractions of both Kona and Hilo.......and with many unique places to explore along the way! We're also a scant half-hour drive to the Volcanoes National Park and Madame Pele's spectacular eruption shows. Nestled on a bluff overlooking Ninole Bay in the middle of 90 miles of pristine, undeveloped coastline, this small Polynesian style condo resort and golf course blend seamlessly into their natural tropical setting.
We are also blessed by the prevailing tradewinds, a factor which keeps our air quality fresh and clean, unlike the Kona coast, and our temperatures are also cooler both day and night! You will love to lounge on the pool deck at night and watch the night sky for falling stars, as there is no cleaner air on planet earth.
Of course, we also have the very best amenities for our guests, right here in the resort! Many of our guests choose to spend mornings with breakfast on the lanai, feeding our tame cardinals a taste of papaya or toast, then off to the pool and spa or golf or tennis until noon; touring in the afternoon, and finishing the day with a great fish BBQ on the pool deck with new friends! Some spa time, anyone?
There is so much to see and explore nearby: within a 30 minute drive, our magnificent GREEN Sands Beach is not to be missed; Kula kai Caverns in Ocean View has several guided tours tailored to your physical abilities and interests; South Point's fishing ladders, natural history and ocean blow holes; Wood Valley's Shangri-La environment offers a BuddhistTemple; the recently opened Ka'u Coffee Mill & Museum, where you may sample international award-winning local coffee brands and learn all about coffee farming, from picking 'cherry' to final roasting; shopping the quaint nearby villages of Volcano Village, Pahala, a former sugar cane plantation town, Naalehu, site of our famous Punalu'u sweet breads bakery, and Ocean View, boasting the largest at subdivision in the USA, atop the slopes of Mauna Loa Volcano.....all of these options whenever you can bear to leave our beautiful black sand beach and snorkelling with the turtles!
Finally, affordability matters to everyone these days. And with airfares climbing to ridiculous levels, we've lowered our rates as low as we possibly can to attract and keep a clientele of discerning guests for all of our properties. A full house at low rates is certainly better than one half full, at our former much higher ragtes!
Be sure to read the 'Travelers Reviews' Tab above to see the wonderful things virtually ALL of our guests have said about their stays with us! They consistently rave about the location, and amenities, and having all the comforts of home, in paradise! We are very proud of our 100% positive record, and work very hard to achieve and maintain that level of service to our pampered guests.
The Hut's 'great room' runs the entire width of the unit, and has soaring vaulted wooden beamed ceilings, with ceiling fans in both the full sized living room and dining rooms. The full kitchen has brand new stainless steel range and over-the-range micro-hood, full size refrigerator, dishwasher, and even a washer and dryer. Of course, we also stock all the small kitchen appliances you would hope for: coffee maker and grinder; blender; rice cooker; toaster, and so on.
We always strive to spoil our guests as we would wish to be, so we also stock top quality beach chairs, beach umbrella, mats and coolers; high thread count sheets and custom towels; and high end and comfortable furnishings. We are always happy to furnish our guests with insider recommendations on best & worse restaurants, activities & attractions and our own 'do not miss' list! It's all part of the 'aloha spirit' which we strive to convey and which showers our business with a very high repeat and referral rate!
Please note that our Hut II is a "true" one bedroom condo, not a studio unit masquerading to be one! It's virtually twice the size as a studio unit, and has two full levels: level one includes the foyer and bedroom, and double bath; level two is the "great room" with the living room,dining room, full kitchen, and full-length lanai, for even more relaxing island lifestyle! We have two beautiful teak dining tables with seating for four on the lanai.
Keywords: BEST Beach & Golf & Location & Climate & Unspoiled, Exotic Hawaii at affordable rates! See our former Guest Reviews, and see why we have earned more than double the number of FIVE STAR ratings than any other condos in our resort!

Overview

Details

Property

condo

People

4

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Minimum Stay

3 nights

About the property

Condo, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4)

TURTLE HUT II: a spacious Polynesian-style bungalow for your dream vacation in Hawaii! Our repeat guests agree that we offer the very best LOCATION and CLIMATE and AFFORDABILITY, as reflected in our 5 Star ratings and guest reviews. We would love to reserve YOUR stay, and have

another opportunity to show you why we've earned nearly twice as many 5 Star ratings than any other condo in our resort.

Our location on the southeastern unspoiled coastline of Hawaii's Big Isle, is virtually mid-way between the attractions of both Kona and Hilo.......and with many unique places to explore along the way! We're also a scant half-hour drive to the Volcanoes National Park and Madame Pele's spectacular eruption shows. Nestled on a bluff overlooking Ninole Bay in the middle of 90 miles of pristine, undeveloped coastline, this small Polynesian style condo resort and golf course blend seamlessly into their natural tropical setting.

We are also blessed by the prevailing tradewinds, a factor which keeps our air quality fresh and clean, unlike the Kona coast, and our temperatures are also cooler both day and night! You will love to lounge on the pool deck at night and watch the night sky for falling stars, as there is no cleaner air on planet earth.

Of course, we also have the very best amenities for our guests, right here in the resort! Many of our guests choose to spend mornings with breakfast on the lanai, feeding our tame cardinals a taste of papaya or toast, then off to the pool and spa or golf or tennis until noon; touring in the afternoon, and finishing the day with a great fish BBQ on the pool deck with new friends! Some spa time, anyone?

There is so much to see and explore nearby: within a 30 minute drive, our magnificent GREEN Sands Beach is not to be missed; Kula kai Caverns in Ocean View has several guided tours tailored to your physical abilities and interests; South Point's fishing ladders, natural history and ocean blow holes; Wood Valley's Shangri-La environment offers a BuddhistTemple; the recently opened Ka'u Coffee Mill & Museum, where you may sample international award-winning local coffee brands and learn all about coffee farming, from picking 'cherry' to final roasting; shopping the quaint nearby villages of Volcano Village, Pahala, a former sugar cane plantation town, Naalehu, site of our famous Punalu'u sweet breads bakery, and Ocean View, boasting the largest at subdivision in the USA, atop the slopes of Mauna Loa Volcano.....all of these options whenever you can bear to leave our beautiful black sand beach and snorkelling with the turtles!

Finally, affordability matters to everyone these days. And with airfares climbing to ridiculous levels, we've lowered our rates as low as we possibly can to attract and keep a clientele of discerning guests for all of our properties. A full house at low rates is certainly better than one half full, at our former much higher ragtes!

Be sure to read the 'Travelers Reviews' Tab above to see the wonderful things virtually ALL of our guests have said about their stays with us! They consistently rave about the location, and amenities, and having all the comforts of home, in paradise! We are very proud of our 100% positive record, and work very hard to achieve and maintain that level of service to our pampered guests.

The Hut's 'great room' runs the entire width of the unit, and has soaring vaulted wooden beamed ceilings, with ceiling fans in both the full sized living room and dining rooms. The full kitchen has brand new stainless steel range and over-the-range micro-hood, full size refrigerator, dishwasher, and even a washer and dryer. Of course, we also stock all the small kitchen appliances you would hope for: coffee maker and grinder; blender; rice cooker; toaster, and so on.

We always strive to spoil our guests as we would wish to be, so we also stock top quality beach chairs, beach umbrella, mats and coolers; high thread count sheets and custom towels; and high end and comfortable furnishings. We are always happy to furnish our guests with insider recommendations on best & worse restaurants, activities & attractions and our own 'do not miss' list! It's all part of the 'aloha spirit' which we strive to convey and which showers our business with a very high repeat and referral rate!

Please note that our Hut II is a "true" one bedroom condo, not a studio unit masquerading to be one! It's virtually twice the size as a studio unit, and has two full levels: level one includes the foyer and bedroom, and double bath; level two is the "great room" with the living room,dining room, full kitchen, and full-length lanai, for even more relaxing island lifestyle! We have two beautiful teak dining tables with seating for four on the lanai.

Keywords: BEST Beach & Golf & Location & Climate & Unspoiled, Exotic Hawaii at affordable rates! See our former Guest Reviews, and see why we have earned more than double the number of FIVE STAR ratings than any other condos in our resort!

About Barbara Rushton

At long last, and as many of our guests have requested, we're now thrilled to offer our second property, Turtle Hut II. This one is a large, full one bedroom model, in the style of a Polynesian bungalow with high vaulted, wood-beamed ceilings in the 'Great Room'. Thanks to the success and loyalty of our clientele, we were able to purchase this lovely unit for families desiring lots of space and a full kitchen with such amenities as dishwasher and washer/dryer, GREAT for long stays!

Barbara Rushton purchased this condo in 2006

Why Barbara Rushton chose Ka'u District

Barb purchased our first condo at Colony I at Sea Mountain way back in 2003. If you've never seen this piece of paradise, you're missing out on what most visitors agree is truly an idyllic oasis, not found anywhere else in Hawaii! Nestled on a bluff overlooking Ninole Bay along 90 miles of pristine, undeveloped coastline, this small Polynesian-style complex blends perfectly into its natural, tropical landscaping. It offers all you'd expect of a modern resort right on the premises to keep you contented all day long, and is also located perfectly for visiting attractions in either Kona, Hilo or Volcano.

What makes this condo unique

Our favorite day whenever we have the chance to stay here ALWAYS begins with coffee and bits of fruit and toast to feed our local cardinal and finch families! Many come to our screened door if we're even a tad late to call us out! and we've named several of our favorites through the years.

We also LOVE the huge volcano-style spa at night, gazing up at the unbelievably clear night skies to spot the constellations and catch a falling star or more! After a long day at the beach or golf or hiking, there's no more relaxing and beautiful place on earth!

Guestbook comments from the owner

We enjoyed EVERYTHING, and especially the Farmers Market & getting introduced to strawberry papayas, amazing! will miss them at home. Loved Hawaiian Tropical Gardens & smoothies at What's Shakin' & Akaka Falls. We hiked Volcanoes Natl Park several days...to top it all off, turtles all over your beach...amazing.

We will pass along this great find to anyone who asks about a place to stay on the Big Island!

Ideally located mid-way between the towns of Kona and Hilo, and only 30 minutes to the spectacular Volcanoes National Park, our resort is truly the best spot on the island! Away from the crowds, traffic and vog, the natural wonders of the Ka'u district and 90 miles of unspoiled coastline along the southeastern shore, Colony One beckons travelers from all over the planet who seek to find the REAL Hawaii. You won't want to miss the Na'alehu, Volcano Village, and Ocean View Farmers' Markets every Wed. & Sat. morning for fresh fruits, veggies & local coffee and an amazing array of art and crafts from our local craftsmen. Also, Kula Kai Caverns in nearby Ocean View; Green Sands Beach, 20 minutes drive; Zip-Line in Mountainview; Buddhist Temple and new Ka'u Coffee Museum & Mill in Wood Valley; the ancient fishing ladders and petroglyph fields, and sacred heiau in South Point; unlimited hiking opportunities including portions of the historic Ala Kahakai Trail fronting our resort; and even Lomilomi Massage for anyone? Just call our highly recommended local massage therapist(s) and they'll set up the massage table right on the lanai for you! This is also GOLFERS paradise, with both Sea Mountain Golf Course (adjacent to our resort!), and nearby Volcanoes Country Club G.C., where 18 Holes & your cart cost only $25.00.......and we provide clubs with bag inside the master bedroom closet!

Facilities

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday condo in the Pāhala in the Ka'u

Property Type:

condo

floor 1

Building Type:

building

Meals:

Self-catering

House Rules:

Check-in: 15:00
/
Check-out: 11:00

Max. occupancy: 4

children welcome

pets not allowed

Location Type:

Mountain View ...

near the sea ...

Ocean View ...

Oceanfront ...

resort ...

Theme:

Adventure

Away From It All

Budget

Family

Historic

Romantic

Sports & Activities

Tourist Attractions

General:

Clothes Dryer ...

Hair Dryer

Internet ...

Iron & Board

Linens Provided ...

Living Room ...

Parking ...

Parking Off Street

Telephone ...

Towels Provided ...

Washing Machine ...

Wireless Internet ...

Kitchen:

Coffee Maker ...

Cooking Utensils ...

Dishes & Utensils ...

Dishwasher ...

Ice Maker

Kitchen ...

Microwave ...

Oven ...

Pantry Items ...

Refrigerator ...

Hob ...

Toaster

Dining:

Dining ...

Dining Area

seating for 4 people

Bathrooms:

1Bathroom

Bathroom 1 -

1Recently remodelled with double walk-in tiled shower! featuring, of course, a large turtle mosaic made of rainforest marble! Double sink vanity, fully equipped with comforts of home including a hair dryer

Beautiful view, great breeze...

Our stay at Turtle Hut II was fantastic. We were greeted by the housekeeper due to us arriving earlier than expected (time changed messed us up). She was very pleasant and proceeded to tell us about all of the opportunities in the area. She did not shoo us away, as she easily could have as we were hours early! The condo met all of our needs. My daughters loved the geckos and the turtles, OH My, so many turtles! My husband saw an octopus when he was snorkeling off the black sand beach. We managed the drive to many places and beaches. The view from the pool is exactly as the picture shows only much, MUCH more spectacular. I loved sitting out by the pool, reading and looking up to see the ocean view. Wonderful place to see and visit. Barbara has wonderful suggestions as to where to by groceries and to eat! Mahalo for a wonderful stay, LeaAnn~Mt. Horeb, WI.

Review Submitted: Jul 9, 2013

Date of Stay: Jun 2013

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Aloha, LeaAnn and Ohana, and WOW! it sounds like your stay included some really rare moments! Your hubby saw an octopus? while snorkelling at our beach?!? Now, that's a first! to my knowledge! You'll definitely have to come back during WHALE season, when you can watch literally dozens of whales in the bay, pool - front!, as they breach and blow and play with their babies! OR, make it back during turtle hatching season! when thousands of turtle hatchlings break open their egg shells and try to waddle their way into the ocean for the first time......BOTH very magical experiences!
Our housekeeper Lizzy fell in love with your girls, too! and always loves to meet and greet the guests she is preparing the condo for, and of course all of us lucky enough to live in paradise also love to share our lists of favorite places.
We'd love to have you all back, whenever the spirit moves you, LeaAnn! Mucho mahalos for taking the time to write such a detailed and beautiful review of your stay! We're very grateful!
Always with aloha,
Barb, Dina & Lizzy

Great visit!

The Turtle Hut condo was exactly what we needed for a restful vacation. Close enough to Volcano Nat'l Park to visit often; great access to the beach; lots of options for island dining nearby; and far enough from the hustle and bustle of the 'big cities' to enjoy a relaxing week. We recommend golf at Volcano Golf and Country Club rather than the Sea Mountain course - it's cooler and in better shape generally. Also recommend hanging by the pool and soaking in the hot tub. Great place to stay!

Excellent Hide Away

If you are looking for a more remote yet comfortable location, this is your spot! Views of the ocean, beautiful grounds, quiet, well equipped unit, less than 30 minutes to Volcano National Park and other attractions and little pool/sand extras in the unit made for a spectacular spot for my family. The unit does not have A/C but plenty of fans and a good sea breeze at times from the patio. Would stay here again!

Happy Memories - Peaceful Retreat

Turtle Hut II was the perfect place to spend the first week of our 40th Anniversary trip to the Big Island. While the area is a little more rural than the rest of the island, the hospitality and thoughtfulness provided by Barbara are superb. She appeared to have anticipated our every need. The Hut, itself, is part of a series of condos, but there is a wonderful pool that overlooks the golf course and ocean. Sit out on the patio on a clear night and marvel at the immensity of the universe as you gaze up at the endless stars. The black sand beach is just a short trip from the condo and appears to be a favorite of the locals. (Get your snorkel gear at Snorkel Bob's before heading south to the Hut. He has the best gear.) We have mixed feelings about recommending this place because so many people will want to come to it that it won't be available when we want to use it. But, hey, how can we not recommend it. It was great.

Amazing

* Property is extremely well kept and exactly like Barb describes. She has everything you could need to feel like home. Kitchen, beach stuff etc.all there and ready for you to use

* This place seems to cater (mostly) to couples as far as I could tell. There were no hoards of tourist and NO screaming kids. The resort runs a very tight ship.

* picture perfect Hawaii. It's so relaxing and quiet you can literally hear the birds chipping and the waves crashing. Like I stated above, there were very few kids here and mostly adults so it's an environment that breeds relaxation.

* Every person we met at the resort was so kind and welcoming. There are several people who live here year around and they were so willing to share their insight on things you can't miss.

* Ease of location for us was great, super close to south point, the green beach, black sand beach and volcano national park. It's probably about an hour from Hilo and probably an hour and a half from Kona.

*The pool/hot tub was great. Just like everything else super clean. My husband made a comment that the grills look brand new and found out that Jon the maintenance guy cleans those suckers EVERY NIGHT. Literally these grills look like they just got wheeled off the showroom floor!! Theres a lot of pride in ownership at this resort.

*Barb was super responsive and I received an email probably about 2 weeks(and another one a few days before)I arrived with check in info so I was prepared before hand. She was always quick to respond and very kind with suggestions for the island. Although I didn't have a single issue, I have no doubt that if you did she would be quick to remedy it.

CONS:

* This place is remote, and leaving to go into Kona required some pre planning on our part as to when we would need to leave to catch our excursions. It's easy enough to get there but it probably takes at least an hour and a half. If your someone who want to be in the hustle and bustle this isn't the place for you.

* this isn't ideal for someone with kids. It's doable but this isn't somewhere that caters to little people and I think the whole 2 weeks we stayed( and we spent A LOT of time at the pool) we saw *maybe* 6 kids total spread throughout the days.

We LOVED our time there and were sad to leave but we can't wait to come back again next year and will be booking again. You won't be disappointed in this little slice of paradise.

Additional pricing information

Cleaning Fee

£59.34

The Turtle Huts at Punalu'u : Registered Hawaii Business License # W176504 since 2003. We are proud to say we collect and transmit 100% of the taxes our guests pay to the state of Hawaii.
Turtle Huts at Punalu'u is also a proud member of the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, Pualani, since 2009, and
Turtle Huts at Punalu'u is a dedicated contributor to the Wounded Warriors Project, paying forward both the Aloha Spirit and profits monthly to this very important program.

We off a generous Refund Policy of 100% of Deposit when a written notice of cancellation is provided (email is fine), within 60 days of arrival; within 60 days, we offer either a pro-rated refund of the days we are able to re-book to another party, and/or full credit for a future visit. In our 15 years of operation, we have always come to a happy resolution for our guests in their times of need......